Dilek KILIC

• Successfully introduced new antibodies across various product platforms
• Initiated research studies to compare products, contributing to the advancement of the field
• Provided crucial support for testing and development of instruments, software, and reagents
• Developed comprehensive training programs to ensure deep product understanding
• Collaborated with internal teams and global development partners to expand product and training offerings.
• Coordinated project planning and execution with team members and team leads.

• Designed and delivered comprehensive training modules on flow cytometry principles, techniques, and best practices, enhancing the professional skills of participants.

• Coordinated the establishment of laboratories, ensuring seamless setup with all required equipment, supplies, and infrastructure
• Developed and implemented standard operating procedures (SOPs) for laboratory operations, ensuring strict adherence to safety protocols and maintaining high-quality standards
• Managed core facilities for flow cytometry and imaging, overseeing instrument maintenance, troubleshooting, and data analysis to support efficient research operations.
• Designed processes to increase efficiency by minimizing error and reducing repetitive tasks.
• Successfully managed budgets and allocated resources to maximize productivity.

• Offered expert product knowledge and technical support to customers, facilitating their understanding and effective utilization of Becton Dickinson's Flow Cytometry product portfolio, encompassing advanced analyzers and sorters.
• Delivered technical presentations to prospects and presented benefits and value of products.
• Suggested ideas for product evolution and new product variants.
• Provided technical troubleshooting and problem solving for clients with installed equipment or system issues.
• Attended conferences and seminars to promote products and network with industry contacts.

Sabanci University, Biological Sciences and Bioengineering , Istanbul, Turkey (2009-2011)

Project: The crosstalk between autophagy and proteasome, two protein degradation pathways

Skills: Western Blotting, GST-Pull Down, Protein Assays, Immunoprecipitation Assay, Autophagy Assays, Proteasome Activity Assay, FISH, Supervision of a MSc. and a Bachelor`s student

Johannes Gutenberg University, Mainz, Germany (Jan-Aug 2009)

Project: Molecular characterization of SANS interaction partners
Technical skills: Fluorescence Microscopy, Electron Microscopy, Protein Assays

Radboud University, Nijmegen, the Netherlands (Jan-Aug 2008)

Project: Visualization of the plasma membrane cytoplasmic leaflet in RAW macrophages during pathogen recognition

Skills: Confocal Microscopy, Scanning Electron Microscopy, Live Cell Imaging, Cloning, Transfection, Cell Culture, PCR, RT-PCR

University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, USA (Jun-Sep 2006)

Project: The effect of IL 2 addition on the expression of CD25 and CD127 in human T cells

Skills:Flow Cytometry, Cell Culture, Cloning